OIL & GAS

President Ali outlines vision for Guyana to become a global petrochemical hub

November 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr Irfaan Ali has laid out an ambitious plan for Guyana to expand its oil and gas sector beyond crude production and transform into a major global petrochemical hub. Speaking at the Berbice Development Summit on Tuesday at the Georgetown Marriott, the Head of State said Guyana has the potential to extract maximum value […]

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FOOD

Health Ministry unveils new recipe book to encourage healthier diets

November 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Ministry of Health has launched the “Colourful Cooking, Healthy Living” Recipe Book, a fresh initiative designed to reshape national eating habits and promote better nutrition. Developed by the ministry’s Food Policy Division, the book merges traditional Guyanese cuisine with nutrient-rich ingredients such as vegetables, seeds and whole grains. It also limits or eliminates sugar […]

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FINANCE

Guyana records stronger fiscal performance in 2024… Auditor General reports $35.8B positive balance

November 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana’s public financial systems continue to show marked improvement, with the 2024 Auditor General’s Report confirming stronger fiscal discipline and better management of state resources.According to the report, the Consolidated Fund ended 2024 with a positive balance of $35.879 billion, compared to $30.187 billion in 2023. The report also noted that the Fund was reconciled […]

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COURT

One of Azruddin Mohamed’s Wives Fined $270,000 for Multiple Traffic Offences

November 13, 2025 Staff Reporter

One of Azruddin Mohamed’s wives was fined a total of $270,000 after pleading guilty to several traffic offences when she appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The defendant, Nadia Mohamed, 45, of Lot 275 Barrow Street, Republic Park, East Bank Demerara, and driver of motor car PAB 4000, appeared before […]

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TECHNOLOGY

Implementing Ankle Bracelet technology in prison

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has implemented the testing of electronic ankle bracelets to better monitor inmates who are task to perform work within and outside of the prison facility. Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot stated that this form of technology has the potential to revolutionize the way the service monitors and rehabilitates incarcerated individuals, […]

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EDUCATION

Guyana Celebrated by Coursera as the Caribbean’s Top Talent Developer

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

Guyana has been awarded Coursera’s Regional Talent Transformation Award for Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the country’s leadership in digital skills development and workforce training. The award was presented on Monday at the launch of the Public Service Upskilling Programme at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre. The initiative is led by the Ministry of […]

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POLITICS

President Ali Calls on Public Servants to Support Implementation of ‘Single Window’ System

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has urged public servants not to oppose the rollout of the Electronic Planning and Development Single Window system, which is intended to improve efficiency and simplify business processes. Speaking at the launch of the new online platform at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Monday, the President made it […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Guyana and China Partner to Develop The New Joe Vieira Park, Marking 50 Years of Friendship

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

To commemorate five decades of friendship between Guyana and China, the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) has announced plans for the much-anticipated Joe Vieira Park, a state-of-the-art sporting and recreational complex on the West Bank of Demerara. The project aims to revolutionize community recreation by promoting healthier lifestyles and fostering social connections through a range of […]

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OIL & GAS

Government of Guyana Welcomes QatarEnergy to Block S4

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has signed a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for shallow-water Block S4 offshore Guyana with a consortium of QatarEnergy (35%), TotalEnergies (40%, operator), and PETRONAS (25%). This award, part of the country’s first 2022 Licensing Round, marks another milestone in responsibly developing Guyana’s hydrocarbon resources. The […]

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TRAGEDY

Teen dies in early morning accident

November 12, 2025 Staff Reporter

Colwyn Sealey, 18, who was involved in an accident, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, according to relatives. Sheriff News Network was told that around 4 AM, on Sunday, motorcar PAE 4628, driven by Sealey, with occupant Jaden Edward, 15, both from Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara was speeding east on the northern side of the […]

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